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Check vocational training certificates before work starts
In Türkiye anyone hired for the hazardous and very hazardous jobs listed in Annex 1 must have completed vocational training first (Regulation, Article 5(1)); workers who cannot document it may not be employed (Law No. 6331, Article 17(3)). The employer keeps a copy in the personnel file and shows it on request.
Under Türkiye's Regulation on Vocational Training for Hazardous Work, people who will work in the jobs listed in Annex 1 must receive vocational training before being hired (Article 5(1)). People actually employed in these jobs must hold one of the certificates listed in the regulation that fits the work they do (Article 6(1)).
Under Occupational Health and Safety Law No. 6331, people who cannot document vocational training for their job may not be employed in hazardous and very hazardous work that requires vocational training (Article 17(3)). The employer must keep a copy of their vocational training certificates in their personnel files and show it to authorised officials on request (Regulation, Article 7(2)).
At a glance
| Who | People working in the 109 job items in Annex 1 (Articles 2 and 5(1)) |
|---|---|
| When | Before being hired (Article 5(1)) |
| Accepted certificates | Certificates under Vocational Education Law No. 3308, İŞKUR course certificates, Ministry of Education operator and driver certificates, blaster competence certificate, public body and ministry-approved training certificates, recognised international certificates, MYK vocational qualification certificates (Article 6(1)) |
| Record keeping | A copy in the personnel file; shown to officials on request (Article 7(2)) |
| Inspection | Ministry labour inspectors (Article 7(1)) |
| Jobs outside Annex 1 | Not required if the worker's own job is not in Annex 1, even in a hazardous workplace (Article 5(2)) |
| Legal basis | Regulation, Articles 5–7; Law No. 6331, Articles 17(3) and 26 |
People who started work before 01.05.2017 according to Social Security Institution records are treated as trained if they complete and are certified for training modules of at least 32 hours under protocols between the Ministry of Education and authorised bodies (Article 6(2)). Certificates obtained under the 2009 Communiqué on vocational training for heavy and hazardous work remain valid (Provisional Article 1).
Who is responsible?
The employer. It may not employ a person without a vocational training certificate in the Annex 1 jobs (Law No. 6331, Article 17(3)), keeps a copy of the certificate in the personnel file and shows it on request (Regulation, Article 7(2)).
If the deadline passes
An employer that does not meet the obligations in Article 17 of Law No. 6331 is fined for each breach, per employee (Law, Article 26(1)(ğ)). Ministry labour inspectors check whether the certificates are in place (Regulation, Article 7(1)).
Do the certificates expire?
The regulation sets no validity period for vocational training certificates. If the certificate shows a validity date, enter it as the expiry date; otherwise record the certificate without expiry and use it for personnel-file checks.
Tracking it with ExpirySuite
- Add each worker as a person and upload their vocational training certificate as a file; if the certificate shows a validity date, enter it as the expiry date.
- Email reminders arrive 60, 30, 14, 7 and 1 days before expiry and on the expiry day, so certificates that need renewing show up in time.
- Assign your HR lead as the document owner; overdue records are also reported to managers on days 3, 7 and 14.
- You can request the certificate from a new hire before they start, through a secure link valid for 14 days, without them needing an account.
Frequently asked questions
- Who needs a vocational training certificate in Türkiye?
- People who will work in the hazardous and very hazardous jobs listed in Annex 1 of the regulation; the training must be completed before hiring (Article 5(1)).
- Which certificates are accepted?
- If they fit the work done: diplomas, completion, journeyman and master certificates under Vocational Education Law No. 3308, İŞKUR vocational course certificates, operator and driver certificates from the Ministry of Education or bodies it authorises, blaster competence certificates, certificates from public bodies and ministry-approved training, recognised international certificates and MYK vocational qualification certificates (Article 6(1)).
- My workplace is hazardous but the worker's job is not in Annex 1. Is a certificate needed?
- No. If the worker's own job is outside Annex 1, the vocational training requirement under this regulation does not apply, without prejudice to Law No. 3308 (Article 5(2)).
- What about workers who started before 2017?
- People who started work before 01.05.2017 according to social security records are treated as trained if they complete and are certified for training modules of at least 32 hours under the protocols (Article 6(2)).
Sources
- Tehlikeli ve Çok Tehlikeli Sınıfta Yer Alan İşlerde Çalıştırılacakların Mesleki Eğitimlerine Dair Yönetmelik (Regulation on Vocational Training for Hazardous Work), Articles 5–7 and Annex 1 (mevzuat.gov.tr; last amended Official Gazette 11.05.2017, in Turkish)
- İş Sağlığı ve Güvenliği Kanunu No. 6331 (Occupational Health and Safety Law), Articles 17 and 26 (mevzuat.gov.tr, in Turkish)
Last checked: Oct 1, 2026 · This page summarises official sources for general information and is not legal advice. Check the linked sources for current rules and fees.
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